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WR56 RKZ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 46,677 miles on the clock, averaging 3,187 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for WR56 RKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,677
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2009
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
3,187

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,677 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-910
Average per year3,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR56 RKZ 16k24k32k39k47k '09'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,677 miles
PASS
Mileage47,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,440 miles
PASS
Mileage45,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage40,835 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage36,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage29,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,598 miles
PASS
Mileage20,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,298 miles
PASS
Mileage17,849 miles
Since last MOT+1,392 miles
PASS
Mileage16,457 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 RKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About WR56 RKZ

What car is WR56 RKZ?

WR56 RKZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2006.

What is the mileage of WR56 RKZ?

The last recorded mileage for WR56 RKZ was 46,677 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR56 RKZ passed its MOT?

WR56 RKZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2019.

Is WR56 RKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR56 RKZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WR56 RKZ?

WR56 RKZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.